Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 31:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 31:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 31:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse explains how God’s helpers, the priests and Levites, were organized into groups by family. It also tells us that these special helpers started their jobs when they were 20 years old or older.

2 Chronicles 31:17: Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Contradicts by stating women should remain silent in churches, whereas 2 Chronicles 31:17 includes the registration of males by genealogy, categorizing roles based on age including Levites’ roles without gender distinction.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Opposes by asserting women shouldn’t teach or have authority over men, whereas 2 Chronicles 31:17 details duties and assignments to priests and Levites without mentioning exempting women from worship responsibilities.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Contradicts by stating there is neither male nor female in Christ, while 2 Chronicles 31:17 specifically references genealogical registration of males and assigns duties accordingly.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:6

Opposes as it states that Levites are given to Aaron and represent a gift to Aaron from the children of Israel for service, whereas 2 Chronicles 31:17 discusses roles among Levites set by genealogical age distinctions.

Numbers 18:6: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

Contradicts by indicating Levites have no inheritance because the Lord is their inheritance, differing from 2 Chronicles 31:17 which includes genealogical record-keeping and structured role assignment triggering tribal distinctions.

Deuteronomy 10:9: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.
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